Contemporary Research ICC2-ATSC User Manual
Product Manual
ICC2-ATSC
HDTV Tuner/Controller
August 16, 2007
S12 Control Version 1.4
HD Processor Version 0.62
17630 Davenport Road, Suite 113 • Dallas, TX 75252
Phone: 972-931-2728 • Toll-Free: 888-972-2728 • Fax: 972-931-2765
E-Mail: Sales@crwww.com
• Website: www.c rwww.com
Table of Contents
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................4
Physical......................................................................................................................................................................4
Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................................4
Tuning .......................................................................................................................................................................5
Includes.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Options ......................................................................................................................................................................5
Quick Setup Guide................................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel Setup ................................................................................................................................................7
HD2-RC IR Remote ..............................................................................................................................................8
On-Screen Menus.................................................................................................................................................9
Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................................9
Channel Menus...........................................................................................................................................................9
Caption Menus..........................................................................................................................................................11
V-Chip Settings Menus ..............................................................................................................................................11
Setup Menus ............................................................................................................................................................12
Pop-Up Menus ..........................................................................................................................................................14
IC-Net Control Protocol .....................................................................................................................................15
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................15
Command String Structure ........................................................................................................................................15
IC-Net Commands..............................................................................................................................................16
Control Commands....................................................................................................................................................16
HD2-RC Remote Emulation........................................................................................................................................17
Rack Mounting...................................................................................................................................................18
iC-Net Zones, Units and Device Addresses ........................................................................................................19
System Map........................................................................................................................................................20
Typical RF and ICC-Net Signal Flow...................................................................................................................21
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................22
Limited Warranty...............................................................................................................................................23
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Overview
The ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner is an integrated HDTV tuner/controller that networks HD display monitors and
projectors in an iC-Net and SignStream display control system. As a universal TV tuner, the ICC2-ATSC can
receive ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM cable channels from an MATV antenna or CATV cable RF system.
The tuner displays broadcasts through simultaneous HDMI, RGB/Component, and NTSC composite video or
connections. Full-time audio is available from digital 5.1/PCM/Variable PCM HDMI, optical, and coax ports, as
well as variable-level analog stereo audio outputs.
• Integrated Display Control - Employs RS-232 control port for integrated display or video projector
control, includes onboard database of display control command
• Through-the-RF Coax Networking - Communicates with SignStream servers, iC Commander
software, Display Express Web software, and custom control systems
• Universal Tuning – Handles a mix of ATSC, clear QAM and NTSC channels, cable or off-air tuning
• Pro Integration - Features 2-way RS-232 control and feedback with simple ASCII commands, as
well as discrete IR and wired IR - AMX and Crestron modules available
• Fast Tuning - Changes analog and digital channels instantly with improved RF reception
• Total Video - Simultaneous HDMI, RGB/Component, and composite video output (RGB and
Component switchable)
• Total Audio - Simultaneous digital 5.1/PCM/Variable PCM HDMI, coax, and optical outputs, as well
as variable-level analog stereo
• HD Scaling - Upscales NTSC broadcasts for HD output
• Easy Set-up - Front-panel programming supported by LCD display, on-screen menus using HD2-RC
IR remote (included), and RS-232 control commands
• Closed Captioning - Displays analog and digital captioning text
• On-Screen Menus - Setup, Electronic Program Guide, Channel, Favorites, and Program Information
menus
• Compact Rack Mounting - Mounts in 2RU single RK1-HD or dual RK2-HD 19” rack kits
• Includes - 12 VDC switching power supply
• Options – HD2-RC wireless remote, RK1-HD and RK2-HD rack kits, CC-232 or CC-COM RS-232
control cables, IR-RXC External IR Receiver
• Green Machine - Meets RoHS safety and California energy standards
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Specifications
Physical
Size (HWD): 8.5” [216mm] wide x 2.43” [62mm] height (2RU) x 8.0” [203mm] deep
Weight: 2.25 lbs [1 kg]
Enclosure: Steel with bl ack powder coat paint
Mounting: Rack mounting for one or two units side-by-side optional (RK1-HD, RK2-HD)
Front Panel
LEDs: DC Power (Green), RS-232 RX (Yellow), RS-232 TX (Red)
Control: Power, Volume Up/Down, Channel Up/Down
Display: Red LED Channel Display, dot separated major and minor channel numbers,
Air: Dot at end of display indicates Off-Air tuning
IR: IR sensor
Rear Panel
RF In: 'F', female, 75 ohm impedance, Off-air or cable
Video Output: Simultaneous HDMI, Component/RGB, NTSC video out
Video Out: RCA composite video output, 1V p-p at 75 ohm impedance, 480i
Component Out: 3 RCA Y, Pr, Pb outputs (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
RGB Out: RGBHV DB-15 female (1080i/720p/480p)
HDMI: HDMI receptacle, Type A, HD video and digital audio, version 1.2 (1080i/720p/480p)
Use PCM/PCM Variable mode if HDMI audio connection is used
Audio Output: Simultaneous HDMI, Coax, Optical, and Stereo
Digital Audio SPDIF: Coax and TOSlink optical output, 5.1 AC3/PCM/Variable PCM
Analog Audio Out: Stereo RCA audio, Mono, Stereo, or SAP, variable level
RS-232 Control: DB-9 male, RS-232 data link to control system or PC, up to 9 tuners, 300-19,200 baud
IR In: 3.5 mm stereo input for external IR sensor or wired IR (no carrier, discrete codes available)
Power In: 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive)
1.3 A maximum, 11.5 to 15 VDC, 12 VDC typical
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Tuning
Frequency Range: ATSC and Clear QAM (cable) television 55.25 to 801.25 MHz
TV System: ATSC, NTSC, Cable, and Clear QAM (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Tuning: Off-air 14-69 (NTSC and 8-VSB) and CA TV 1-135 (Analog, 64QAM, 256QAM, 8-VSB)
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 (Digital), 4:3, 16:9, Zoom (Analog channels)
Captioning: DTV and analog, set by program or customized for size, font and display attributes
Lock: Parental option for channels and/or rating
Includes
Power Supply, 1.5A maximum, 12 VDC
Options
HD2-RC IR Tuner Remote, 4 AAA batteries (at least one per system for setup)
IR-RXC External IR Receiver
RK1-HD Single Rack Kit
RK2-HD Dual Rack Kit
CC-232 RS-232 Cable
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Quick Setup Guide
Setup Step Options Notes
Front-Panel Programming
Tuning Mode
Baud Rate
Unit #
Zone #
Panel Lock
Power-Up Volume
IR Receive
Digital Audio
HD Out
HD Resolution
On-Screen Menus
Channels
Time
Audio
Aspect Ratio
Hold and release Power and
Volume Up buttons
0.0 = Cable*
1.6 = 9600 baud
2.1 = Unit 1
3.1 = Zone 1 (See IC-Net Zones)
4.0 = Unlocked
5.0 = Restore to previous level
15.9 = On
47.2 = PCM Variable
48.0 = RGB
49.0 = 1080i
Use included HD2-RC Remote
Menu/Channel/AutoScan*
Signal
Menu/Channel/Add-Delete
Press List
Menu/Setup/Time
Menu/Setup/Audio/Digital
Menu/Setup/Screen Format
Channel Up/Down = Mode
Volume Up/Down = Options
Default Settings, change if
needed. See Front Panel for other
setting options.
Tip: Use Volume Down to access
list in reverse for HD and Audio
settings
You can scan for Air and Cable
View channel signal strength
Add/Remove from Chan Up/Down
Add to Favorite channel list
Fine Tune and Noise Reduction
available for analog channels
Set DST and Time Zone
AC-3 (5.1, PCM, PCM Variable)
4:3 or 16:9, zoom options
(options vary when tuned to
analog and digital channels)
*You can initiate a channel scan without an IR remote (see next page for more options):
1. Put tuner into Front-panel programming mode (hold down Power, press Channel Up).
2. Go to Mode 0 and set Tuning Mode.
3. Go to Mode 6 using Volume Up button.
4. Press and hold Channel Up and Down, then press Power. This will exit programming mode and scan
channels.
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Front Panel Setup
To Enter a Front Panel Programming Mode:
1. Press and hold the Power button, then press the Volume Up button
2. Release all buttons, the ICC2-ATSC will now be in the front-panel programming mode. The Air LED
will flash, indicating programming mode.
3. The first two digits show the mode, the second show the option.
4. Changes are saved in non-volatile memory as they are entered.
5. The Volume up/down buttons scroll through programming modes, forward and reverse.
6. The Channel up/down buttons scroll through possible options for each mode.
To Exit the Front Panel Mode
Push and release the Power button.
Mode 0-9 Parameters
RF Tune 0.0 0=CATV (Default)
Baud Rate 1.1
Unit Number 2.1 1-99
Zone Number 3.0 1-15
Panel Lockout 4.0
Power-up Volume 5.0
Firmware Version 6.14 Ex: Version 1.4 -
Captions 10.0
Caption Mode 11.1
Video Detect 12.3 No AV mute (fixed)
AV Status 13.0 No AV status (default)
Label Mode 14.2 Numeric (fixed)
Digital Audio 47.0
HD Output 48.0
HD Format 49.0
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
5.X
10.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.X
47.1
47.2
48.2
49.1
49.2
49.3
Tip: The modes are arranged for fast access to common settings. Press Volume Up to set tune mode, unit,
and Zone, then V
olume Down to access the list in reverse to select HD and Audio options.
1=Off-Air
2=IRC
3=HRC
4=Cable Auto
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
None
Channel up/dwn
Volume up/dwn
Channel & Volume up/dwn
Power
Channel up/dwn & Power
Volume up/dwn & Power
All
Restore previous level (default)
1 – 63 sets volume level
Press and hold Channel Up, then Power to restore tuner to default settings
Press and hold Channel Up and Down, then Power to scan channels
Captioning off (default)
Captioning on
1=Caption 1 (default)
2=Caption 2
3=Caption 3
4=Caption 4
5-8= Text 1-4 (rarely used)
0 = AC-3– 5.1
1 = PCM (set to this for audio through HDMI)
2= PCM Variable (default)
RGB (Default)
Component
0=1080i (Default)
1=720p
2=480p
3=480i
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